Topic, Purpose and Thesis

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Topic, Purpose and Thesis

• Limiting the scope of your topic
• Use topoi, or the system of topics (p.110)
• Use a tree diagram
• Your purpose
• General purposes, to inform, persuade, or
  entertain
• Specific purpose
• Use an infinitive phrase
• Use specific terms
• Thesis
• Phrased as complete declarative sentence
• Clear and specific
• Limited to one idea or focus